Material Safety Data
Sheet
Carbopol 940
ACC# 97658
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Carbopol 940
Catalog Numbers:
AC278380000, AC278380050, AC278382500
Synonyms: 2-Propenoic acid
homopolymer; Acrylic acid resin; Poly(acrylic acid).
Company
Identification:
Acros
Organics N.V.
One Reagent
Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ
07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For
emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
9003-01-4 |
Poly(acrylic acid) |
100 |
unlisted |
Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Not available.
Caution! May cause eye, skin,
and respiratory tract irritation.
Target Organs: None
known.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: No hazard expected in normal industrial use.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops
and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically
and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Flash
Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: 519 deg C (
966.20 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated)
Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and
place into a suitable disposal container. Forms smooth, slippery surfaces on
floors, posing an accident risk. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide
ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage: Keep container
closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: There are no special ventilation requirements.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
Poly(acrylic acid) |
none listed |
none listed |
none listed
|
OSHA Vacated PELs: Poly(acrylic
acid): No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal
Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate
protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and
face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to
minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: A respiratory protection
program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or
European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant
respirator use.
Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance: Not available.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not
available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not
available.
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition
Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific
Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:Not available.
Molecular Weight:Not available.
Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions
to Avoid: Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 9003-01-4: AT4680000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 9003-01-4:
Oral,
mouse: LD50 = 4600 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 =
2500 mg/kg;
.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 9003-01-4: Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information
available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No
information available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 580-2000 mg/L; 96 Hr; Unspecified
Water flea
Daphnia: EC50 = 168-280 mg/L; 96 Hr; Unspecified
Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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US
DOT |
Canada
TDG |
Shipping Name: |
Not regulated |
Not Regulated |
Hazard Class: |
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UN Number: |
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Packing Group: |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS#
9003-01-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting
List
None of the chemicals are on the
Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product
are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section
12b
None of the chemicals are listed under
TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use
Rule
None of the chemicals in this material
have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding
RQs
None of the chemicals in this material
have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
None of the chemicals in this
product have a TPQ.
Section 313 No
chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air
Act:
This material does not contain any
hazardous air pollutants.
This material does
not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This
material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water
Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this
product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 9003-01-4 is not present
on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop
65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in
this product are listed.
European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC
Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not
available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety
Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
WGK (Water
Danger/Protection)
CAS# 9003-01-4: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 9003-01-4 is
listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada -
WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS
classification of D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with
the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient
Disclosure List
Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
5/13/1999
Revision #4 Date: 9/26/2007
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available
to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability
resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine
the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event
shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or
for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or
exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.